Southwest Idaho is a vast landscape that’s punctuated by variety. With everything from mountain vistas to towering sand dunes and glacial lakes, there is something to make every adventure unique. Enjoy outdoor dining, waterfront playgrounds, and epic sunsets because after all, summer is about making memories.
Cascading waterfalls, geologic wonders and superb hot springs are just a few of the Gem State’s many hidden wonders. You can explore them on your own, you just have to know where to look. Gear up for your next road trip with these nine Idaho attractions that will absolutely leave you speechless.
The Gem State’s most mountainous region, central Idaho, hosts some of the Northwest’s most unique scenery. A day trip in this area means you’ll find pristine mountain lakes, whitewater laced rivers, lunar landscapes, and friendly mountain towns.
This is a sponsored post. As I rode up the conveyer belt in the protected “Sun Valley Kids” zone on Dollar Mountain, I watched a kindergarten-age girl zip down the adjacent bunny slope, her father close behind.
Sun Valley is an alpine skier’s paradise and is best known for is its perfectly groomed ski terrain, beautiful blue skies, and uncrowded ski slopes. But, what is there to do if you don’t feel like skiing on the mountain?
Christina McEvoy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Looking for a fun, inexpensive outdoor activity to do with the whole family in winter? Give snowshoeing a whirl!
Pints up, craft beer fans! It’s beer season in Idaho. Dedicated to celebrating beer in a state at the forefront of the farm-to-pint movement, Idaho has christened April a month to celebrate the frothy golden drink.
With crisp air and sparkling snow, Teton Valley shines in the winter. Whether you’re looking for a high-adrenaline thrill or a family-friendly adventure, you’ll find it all on the western side of the Tetons—with spectacular views to boot.
Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Idaho’s craft distilleries combine time-honored technique, quality ingredients, and innovation to distill whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, and brandy.
This author is a paid content writer for Idaho Tourism. The secret is out. Idaho has unbelievable skiing! Every year I attempt to rank my top 10 ski runs in Idaho, and every year it becomes more challenging.
Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Sure, it’s a stereotype. Idaho = potatoes. According to the Idaho Potato Commission, 9 out of 10 Americans say they associate potatoes more with Idaho than any other state in the nation.
This is a sponsored post. It looks a lot like a winter wonderland in Sun Valley! With incredible outdoor activities, a lively nightlife and plenty of great grub, it’s the perfect place to spend a 3-day weekend this season.
This is a sponsored post. What makes a great vacation? For us, it comes down to one word: detachment. The ability to let go of daily life and embrace your time off. The goal: to come home rejuvenated.
This is a sponsored post. Fall days are perfect for adventure. With crisp, cool air and mountains frosted with snow, it’s a great time to get out and go for a hike, bike ride or other outdoor escapades when conditions are right.
The holiday season means kids are out of school, family and friends are stopping by for holiday visits, and in some cases, some out of town company is likely hanging out at your house. Give yourself a break from the holiday hustle and check out a few of these Idaho adventures to keep your time together merry and bright.
There seems to be a reason to celebrate every season in Idaho and winter is no exception. Bundle up and head out to explore the numerous events happening across the state in celebration of the snow. Whether you’re traveling as a family, with friends or out on a weekend adventure, mark your calendars for these fun and frosty festivals.
Every year when winter arrives, many people hole up indoors and cozy up by the fire until spring makes its grand appearance again. Well, we aren’t most people. Like every season, we appreciate getting outdoors and taking advantage of whatever Mother Nature gives us.
This winter, why not load your backpack, grab some friends and hit the trail for a sleepover in a backcountry yurt? Miles away from the hustle and bustle of a city, Idaho has dozens of cozy yurts to call home while exploring marvelous mountains.
This is a sponsored post. It’s officially sweater weather— fireplaces are crackling to life and everything’s dusted in pumpkin spice. As fall rapidly snowballs into winter, it signals the start of a delicious time of year: sugar season. If you’re looking to savor some unique treats this sweater season, head to these six Boise sugar shacks for a decadent dessert fix.
This holiday season, why not let Idaho inspire your gift giving? Share the holiday love with these 15 awesome gifts battle-tested in Idaho's diverse and rugged terrain. Who knows, you might want to gift yourself a little something, too.
A day spent exploring a museum is a day immersed in a new reality. Museums are, at heart, community centers, providing opportunities to connect to history, culture, and the people around you. Idaho has over 100 museums, each with its own story to share.
This is a sponsored post. Pairing wine with turkey is a breeze. But finding one that also works with the myriad side dishes that crowd a typical Thanksgiving table can be a head-scratcher. You need something that’ll compliment the herbed stuffing without clashing with the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, something that’ll stand up to the tart cranberry sauce while cutting through the creamy green bean casserole.
Christina McEvoy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. If you live in Idaho or have visited the great Gem State in the fall, then chances are you know just how spectacular this season is here.
Nick Lake worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I’d been hiking on an old jeep road within the Pioneer Mountains near Hailey for over five miles when the route finally broke free from the spruce and fir into the broad, rolling meadows of Big Basin.
This is a sponsored post. From Native American legends to unsolved mysteries, within the Gem State live a variety of locations to awaken your inner ghost hunter, all in good fun, of course! Festivals and whimsically wonderful events also fill the October calendar; and what better way to get into the spirit of Halloween than visiting these delightfully frightful places?